Anatomy of the Scalp
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What is the anterior extent of the scalp?

  • The superior nuchal line
  • The eyebrows (correct)
  • The external occipital protuberance
  • The superior temporal lines
  • Which layer of the scalp contains the blood vessels and nerves?

  • Connective tissue
  • Epicranial aponeurosis
  • Loose connective tissue (correct)
  • Skin
  • What is the posterior extent of the scalp?

  • The superior temporal lines
  • The skin of the forehead
  • The superior nuchal line and external occipital protuberance (correct)
  • The eyebrows
  • Which branch of the facial nerve supplies the occipital bellies of the occipitofrontalis muscle?

    <p>Posterior auricular branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of the facial nerve supplies the frontal bellies of the occipitofrontalis muscle?

    <p>Temporal branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lateral extent of the scalp?

    <p>The superior temporal lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the vein that forms from the posterior division of the retromandibular vein?

    <p>External jugular vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve supplies the anterior part of the scalp close to the median plane?

    <p>Supratrochlear nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve supplies the posterior 1/2 of the lateral surface of the scalp?

    <p>Facial nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve supplies the skin of the lower part of the auricle and the skin opposite the angle of the mandible?

    <p>Great auricular nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vein drains into the suboccipital venous plexus?

    <p>Occipital vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve supplies the anterior 1/2 of the lateral surface of the scalp?

    <p>Facial nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many arteries supply the scalp on each side?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery supplies the anterior part of the scalp?

    <p>Supratrochlear artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery originates from the external carotid artery and supplies the side of the scalp?

    <p>Superficial temporal artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery supplies the scalp just behind the ear?

    <p>Posterior auricular artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery supplies the back of the scalp?

    <p>Occipital artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vein is formed by the union of the supraorbital and supratrochlear veins?

    <p>Anterior facial vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

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